Covered Embers

Covered Embers is a novel by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story revolves around the life of protagonist, Edith Dinsmore, who is a young and beautiful woman living in 19th century America. Edith is married to a wealthy man, but her life is far from perfect. She is haunted by the memory of her first love, a man named Harry, who died tragically. As the story progresses, Edith's life takes a turn for the worse when her husband dies suddenly, leaving her alone and vulnerable. She is forced to confront her past and her feelings for Harry, while also dealing with the challenges of being a single woman in a society that values marriage and family above all else. Throughout the novel, Phelps explores the complexities of love and the different forms it can take. She also delves into the themes of grief and forgiveness, as Edith struggles to come to terms with the loss of her husband and the mistakes of her past. Ultimately, Covered Embers is a powerful and emotional story that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and the challenges they faced. It is a timeless tale of love, loss, and redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Their Husbands' Wives: Harper's Novelettes, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417902337.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.